The 8 best-dressed men of the week

Bar of the week: Clean Air Bar with Ketel One vodka

Every week, we scour the city to find the best bars our capital has to offer. Whether you're a cocktail kind of guy, or a man who enjoys a decent draft beer, there's a GQ-worthy drinking spot to suit every taste.

The 8 best-dressed men of the week

Bar of the week: Clean Air Bar with Ketel One vodka

Every week, we scour the city to find the best bars our capital has to offer. Whether you're a cocktail kind of guy, or a man who enjoys a decent draft beer, there's a GQ-worthy drinking spot to suit every taste.

After 133 years of trading, high street heavyweight Jaeger has appointed administrators after struggling to find a buyer for the suggested price of £30m.

The storied British brand has dressed royalty, arctic explorers and menswear masters of all trades since 1884, with a stellar reputation for its solid staples and excellent tailoring. A fashion highlight of the past year for us here at GQ has been Jaeger’s collaboration with Lou Dalton, which is now into its second season.

Jaeger, which has 46 stores and 63 concessions, has struggled to boost sales over the past few years, with the BBC claiming that the retailer has struggled to fend off competition from both high end brands like Burberry and “fast fashion” chains such as Zara and H&M.

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Joint administrator Peter Saville said: ”Regrettably despite an extensive sales process it has not been possible to identify a purchaser for the business. Our focus now is in identifying an appropriate route forward and work with all stakeholders to do this. We will ensure that we communicate further as this process unfolds.”

It’s not yet clear whether the stores will close, but there are rumours that Jaeger could be bought through a pre-pack administration deal with Scottish firm Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which would mean the brand could be likely to survive as a part of that stable. One thing’s for sure, we’d be seriously sad to see Jaeger go. Here’s hoping that the timeless brand manages to weather the storm and survive, if only for another season of Jaeger x Lou Dalton.